Description
Calzones are the ultimate comfort food, offering a delicious blend of cheesy goodness, savory meats, and fresh vegetables all wrapped in a golden crust. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, these delightful pockets of flavor are not just a meal; they’re an experience that brings friends and family together. With endless filling options and easy-to-follow steps, making homemade calzones will elevate any dining occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cooked meat (pepperoni or sausage)
- 1 cup fresh vegetables (bell peppers or onions)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Let store-bought dough sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Roll it out into six-inch circles on a floured surface.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, cooked meat, and veggies. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
- Spoon filling onto one half of each dough circle. Fold the other half over and pinch edges tightly to seal.
- Brush tops with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg